Through Capital Keyholes Behind the News in North Carolina
North Carolina politics feature Governor Ehringhaus naming Clyde A. Erwin to succeed the late Arch T. Allen as Superintendent of Public Instruction. Erwin is popular with teachers and favored by the West. A telephone rate cut by the State Utilities Commission is anticipated soon. Georgia’s highway funds diversion faces federal penalties, risking about 1 million dollars annually for North Carolina. Congressman's campaign speeches outside his district face denial of partisanship.
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Ringhaus
Clyde A. Erwin
Arch T. Allen
Erwin
State Utilities Commission
North Carolina
Capitol Hill
Georgia
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Washington Boys
Ehringhaus
The Innocent One and Local Political Theater in 1936
A collection of political notes from Raleigh discussing Democratic and Republican prospects in North Carolina. It covers Governor race implications, someone nicknamed Farmer Bob eyeing Congress, a Roosevelt boardinghouse crime, social legislation, federal relief talk, and state fiscal health under Ehringhaus. It notes Stanley Winbourne’s strong position and debates over unemployment tax and public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Congress
First U S Archivist Named at North Carolina
The United States appoints its first archivist, Robt. D. Connor of the University of North Carolina. The position, created by the last Congress, will oversee estimates for collecting and publishing historical works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Robt
D. W. Connor
University of North Carolina
Congress
Fresh NC Fishermen Press Refrigerated Transport Law
North Carolina fishermen face near starvation as catches sell for fractions of a cent and markets fail. State Director Etheridge and Captain Nelson urge legislation for properly refrigerated vehicles to preserve seafood quality and boost sales. fishermen organize to push for fast, regulated transport.
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North Carolina
R. Bruce Etheridge
John A. Nelson
Commercial Fisheries Division
N. Carolina
Hoey Coughton Prospect for 1936 Primary Dominates Raleigh Talk
Still developing coverage from Raleigh indicates Clyde R. Hoey of Shelby and Rep R L Coughton loom in the Democratic gubernatorial race. Lieutenant Governor A H Sandy Graham remains active, his supporters keeping the case for the contest alive amid talk of violent opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
R. L. Coughton
A. H
Sandy) Graham
Raleigh
Speculation on Committee Appointments Tied to Senator Hill
The article notes speculation about committee posts Governor Graham may grant the wealthy Durham senator John Sprunt Hill next January. It discusses why men named for offices often do not withdraw their names even when they do not intend to run, suggesting reasons tied to law practice and business exposure.
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Graham
John Sprunt Hill
Durham
Sworn Statement Date 1934 Note by Bank Officials
A sworn deposition dated October 30 1934 records H E Lee cashier T Peace director and W L Manning director signing before a notary. The document confirms official bank authorization and acknowledgment of the stated oath.
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H. E. Lee
S. T. Peace
W. L. Manning
Roanoke Bank & Trust Co. Bank
T. Peace
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Ralph Moore
William Sams
Dare County
Mev
Sams
Walter Lambeth
Harry Hopkins
South
Eighth Congressional District
Lambeth
Capitol
Stanley Winbourne
C. Zimmerman
Winbourne
Charles M. Johnson
Nashville
Yenn
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Alice Stoll
Louisville
SIN
Reacve YS Gang
A. B. Chapin
Neer
General Assembly
Roanoke Bank & Trust CO
Roanoke Rapids
United States
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Fund
First National Bank
Rosemary Bank and Trust Co
Total Resources
Halifax
Brown
Notary Public
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